Fashion
Common thread: The school training India’s next generation of women weavers
Dior is just one of the luxury brands working with Chanakya School of Craft. This training ground has built a reputation for training women weavers in complex techniques. We see what yarns they’re spinning.
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My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
Market Value
From just-netted fish to farm-fresh meat and vegetables, the Japanese capital’s Azabudai Hills Market is a showcase for the country’s quality produce.
Warm wishes
Feeling the heat? It’s on its way, so prepare for the sun with lighter fabrics, looser silhouettes and – yes – even shorts.
Something new
From a trailblazing Japanese label’s hi-tech textiles to a Danish coffee roastery’s foray into fashion, we look at the designers and brands taking delight in challenging expectations.
Urban Fabric
Barcelona has a proud history as a hub of textile manufacturing and design. Today this endlessly inventive city is home to a new generation of independent producers and makers still flying the flag.
Perfect fit
Toteme’s shops combine Scandinavian minimalism with an inviting generosity. We meet the duo behind the brand.
Interview: Nuria Cruelles, Loewe perfumer
Over the past decade, Loewe has transformed from a dormant Spanish heritage brand into one of the world’s most relevant luxury houses. This is largely thanks to its creative director, Jonathan Anderson, and the…
Quiet reflection
Sartorial confidence doesn’t always come in loud colours. Here we take a subtler approach.
Spinning a yarn
We pick our five top hospitality uniforms from our editors’ travels. It’s all part of the service.
The Fashion Top 25
Ollie Adegboye /As the fashion market becomes ever-more saturated, there has never been a better time to interrogate our understanding of luxury. A focus on timelessness and quality can reshape our perspectives and cut…
